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Israel successfully started its Intelligence Satellite Ofek-16 into LEO

July 7, 2020
Ofek-16
  • On 6th July 2020, from Central Israel’s Palmachim Airbase Israel has successfully released its intelligence satellite ‘Ofek-16’ into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO).
  • This is the 12th Satellite ejected by Israel under its Ofek group of satellites. The Ofek-16 Satellite was propelled as a payload of the rocket- Shavit 2.

MoU inked in June 2020 under Nepal-Bharat Maitri

July 7, 2020
Nepal-Bharat Maitri
  • Under the Nepal-Bharat Maitri project, on 16th June 2020, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between India and Nepal under which India will build a sanitation facility at the famous Pashupatinath Temple Complex in Nepal’s capital city Kathmandu.

Sanskrit Vidhyalaya made by India in Nepal Inaugurated

July 7, 2020
Sanskrit Vidhyalaya
  • Sanskrit Vidhyalaya constructed in Eastern Nepal’s Province No 1’s IIam district by India was introduced on 6th July 2020 via video conferencing.
  • The name of the Vidhyalaya is ‘Shree Saptmai Gurukul Sanskrit Vidhyalaya’.

Maha Jobs Portal started by Maharashtra Chief Minister, Domicile Certificate Mandatory for Registration

July 7, 2020
Maha Jobs Portal
  • Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) will be the nodal agency for the successful release of the Maha Jobs portal.
  • The portal is a mutual venture between 3 Departments of the Maharashtra State Government viz. Labour, Department of Industries, and the Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Department.

Haryana made the reservation of 75 percent Jobs with Less than Rs 50,000 Salary in the Private Sector of the State for Locals

July 7, 2020
haryana cm
  • Haryana Cabinet on 6th July 2020 has signed a proposal for drafting an Ordinance under which 75 percent of the jobs with a salary of less than Rs 50,000 per month will be kept for the locals of Haryana in the state.

Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary to be modernized into a National Park

July 7, 2020
Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary
  • After months of Controversy, the Assam State Government has concluded for the up-gradation of the status of the Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary to National Park.
  • The verdict was taken on 6th July 2020 and was declared by the Chief Minister of Assam Sarbananda Sonowal.

India’s 1st NPNT compliant Drone flight auspiciously completed

July 7, 2020
Garud Portal
  • India’s First No-Permission No-Takeoff (NPNT) acquiescent drone flight on the A200 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) has been performed successfully by Quidich Innovation Labs and Asteria Aerospace.

SBM Bank India, Mastercard pairs-up to facilitate cross border remittances by Mastercard Send

July 7, 2020
Mastercard
  • SBM Bank India (promoted by Government of Mauritius) and Mastercard have tied hands to facilitate cross-border payments and transmittals services by using ‘Mastercard Send’.
  • Mastercard Send is a secured and innovative solution – crafted to improve domestic and cross-border payments and transmittals.

YES Bank starts ‘Loan in Seconds’ for instant loan disbursement

July 7, 2020
Yes Bank
  • YES Bank has started a digital solution, “Loan in Seconds” for instantaneous disbursement of retail loans.
  • The account holders recognized by the bank can avail this swift loan disbursal convenience without any document.

World Chocolate Day celebrated on 07 July

July 7, 2020
World Chocolate Day
  • World Chocolate Day (also known as International Chocolate Day) is an annual observance taking place globally on 7th July.
  • The day is said to be chosen to commemorate the initiation of chocolate to Europe in 1550.